Rob Ford's lawyer says alcohol treatment 'never hurt anybody'
Rob Ford's close adviser says the Toronto mayor could benefit from an alcohol treatment program after his recent eyebrow-raising appearance at a restaurant with an accused drug dealer. Dennis Morris, the mayor's long-time lawyer and friend, said he …
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'Families In Action' Celebrates 10 Years Of Drug Education On KHTS
KHTS-AM 1220's “Families' in Action” program hosted by Cary Quashen, founder/CEO of the Santa Clarita-based Action Family Counseling drug and alcohol treatment and recovery centers, achieved a major milestone this week. He's celebrating the … Beyond …
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Adoption Day families head into Thanksgiving thankful for new sons, daughters
Serenity Redden has a moment in front of the media spotlight surrounded by her new family, mom, Shelly Redden, holding Skylar Hatfield, and sister Felicity Lassetter, after the adoption ceremony at the Juvenile Justice Center Friday. … They embraced …
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Rob Ford still has 42% approval rating in Toronto and 33% would vote for him …
Cheers and jeers as Rob Ford gives first public speech since council stripped him of mayoral powers · Ford begins political rehab with speech as city releases statement on scandal's fiscal impact · Rob Ford 's 2014 mayoral campaign gets a theme song …
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Henry Radel, tell other Republicans that all addicts deserve help
American society considers alcoholics people with a disease, deserving of our help. That's why Rob Ford and Henry Radel tried to quickly rebrand their recent problems. It lets them justify keeping their jobs, with wages that are paid with the public …
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Taste test may help identify alcohol problem risk
A taste test may help detect those at risk of alcohol problems, say researchers at the University of Connecticut Health Center. They recruited 112 participants, none of whom had alcohol problems. Of these, 45 had alcoholic fathers. All were given a …
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Local Drug Treatment Court Provides Addicts Successful Rehabilitation
The mission of the program is to protect and improve the community by reducing repeat criminal activities related to substance abuse and addiction. It combines comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and supervision for each participant. The successful …
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MacKay urges Rob Ford to get help; PMO tells MPs to stay mum
“Particularly in the context of the disease of addiction.” Mr. Moore did not identify the mayor in his remarks. He did not … Asked about Mr. Ford, B.C. Conservative MP John Weston said he had been in an unrelated meeting, “celebrating those who had …
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5 Ways to Have More Fun in Recovery
In recovery, one of the biggest things many addicts miss is the sense of excitement a drug- and alcohol-fueled lifestyle can give. This can be addressed by finding activities, such as an outdoor pastime or sport, that can provide a natural sober thrill …
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